There was anger this week, as it emerged that dozens of desperate people hoping to buy homes in Dublin have been queuing since 6am on Monday, in a bid to buy one of the 24 homes going on sale on Friday.

24 three and four-bedroom houses go on sale in Beechwood Heath in Hansfield on Friday, with prices starting at €300,000.

And according to Dublin Live, desperate for a chance to get one of the homes , many started queuing from 6am Monday.

Equipped with tents, chairs, blankets, food and warm clothing, some spent the night in tents, while others slept in their cars, four days before the houses went on sale.

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The situation let to sellers Kelly Walsh being forced to issue numbered tickets so that people could leave the queue and return on Friday when the houses go on sale.

The price of the homes located in Dublin 15,has not yet been confirmed, with the guide price set between €300,000 and €500,000.

One man in the queue told the publication : “I felt I had to stay overnight. There’s so much demand for new houses now.